the future (end) of Boards of Canada
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Jeez, and they're succeeding...oscillik wrote:they're doing it solely to confuse youTekmosis wrote:You're saying Boards of Canada isn't in it for the money. Someone on another thread said from a BoC interview 'BoC thinks its funny how people take there music so seriously'. Which makes me think.... Why does BoC continue to make music (as far as we know). They don't seem to care about the fans, the money, or the music. Why even bother releasing things?? I hear a lot of people on hear contine to say 'they are very "down to earth" people'.... Does being down to earth mean you doen't seem to have a care in the world? I'm starting to believe that. And another thing I frequently see is 'BoC's music is only intended for them, their friends, and their family'.... again, I don't understand why they have released music in the first place then- ....damn, my argument would be more complete but there music is just so awesome... they end up winning.... Sorry BoC
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lets face it.
the future demise of BOC has been speculated here before.
but this thread is good in that it makes us think "is it just a new album or is it over and out".
they are supposedly going thro all the old material for a BOCset right?
maybe after that it will be curtains.
and as for warp ..?
piracy will probably kill them off..
the future demise of BOC has been speculated here before.
but this thread is good in that it makes us think "is it just a new album or is it over and out".
they are supposedly going thro all the old material for a BOCset right?
maybe after that it will be curtains.
and as for warp ..?
piracy will probably kill them off..
See, I don't even care anymore. I don't want to specualte. I just love their music. That's all there is to it.audiotrack wrote:lets face it.
the future demise of BOC has been speculated here before.
but this thread is good in that it makes us think "is it just a new album or is it over and out".
they are supposedly going thro all the old material for a BOCset right?
maybe after that it will be curtains.
and as for warp ..?
piracy will probably kill them off..
wow, you're so down to earth!Tekmosis wrote:See, I don't even care anymore. I don't want to specualte. I just love their music. That's all there is to it.audiotrack wrote:lets face it.
the future demise of BOC has been speculated here before.
but this thread is good in that it makes us think "is it just a new album or is it over and out".
they are supposedly going thro all the old material for a BOCset right?
maybe after that it will be curtains.
and as for warp ..?
piracy will probably kill them off..
that gum you like is going to come back in style
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Yeah but mdg just gives you info that you could guess or assume yourself. What makes him semi-legit is the fact he doesn't spread obnoxious false-hoods. But any information we get from the inside seems to be just as vague as our imaginations in respect to the future of the band.polar sky wrote:Yeah? Apples and Oranges. MDG = Semi Legit Info.audiotrack wrote:actually i think its a good thread. quite thought provoking. but your'e correct about MDG.polar sky wrote:Well, I am done with this thread, I was all excited about a new album coming out and hope of a good future for BoC, but this thread is a bummer. Bottom line is, not a damn person on this board (except MDG, maybe) knows anything about what is going on with BoC at this point. Chill and wait.
BoC definitely dont seemed too focused on cash, their principle seems to be as authentic and genuine as their music except for the occasional Solange or Csi: Miami. A lot of people on this thread just sound like nutty consumers. That attitude like "they have all this music lying around why don't they release it?"; like their music is just some commodity or currency and the more you have the better. BoC seem to think more deeply and criticly about the music they release and don't just release shit because its there, a quality most artists lack these days. Dont forget, it gets repeated on this board alot "quality over quantity"
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Based on the pathetic amount of knowledge I have about Boards of Canada, they do music as a mans to make a living, but they don't do it to make a shitload of money. If they were interested in that very much, why haven't they toured? And why haven't they released all that extra material they have in their cookie jar? Although, honestly, I can't imagine that BoC is very rich either, since they're living just off album sales and occasional use of their songs elsewhere.
Does anyone have any BoC album sales numbers?
Does anyone have any BoC album sales numbers?
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how assumptuous of youoscillik wrote:no i think Warp will close their doors because record labels in this day and age are struggling. my opinion is not a reflection on what kind of artists they have on the roster, it's to do with the very real threat to the industry of digital distribution.Aesthetics wrote:What are "rather questionable decisions" in your opinion? Do you think Warp will close their doors because they are changing direction and signing more rock bands than ever before?oscillik wrote:the whole situation with Warp lately (and indeed labels in general) has gotten me thinking...what will happen to the roster of artists currently signed to Warp?
Warp have been making some rather questionable decisions lately, and to me it points to a label that is trying to stay afloat in an industry that is admittedly dying out due to the internet and piracy.
So what will happen to BoC when Warp sinks? because it will happen, and i would be bold enough to say that there won't be any Warp30 celebrations.
I just got a message from Warpbot not to worry about their condition.
the whole business model of what we know as a "record label" is fixated around selling physical product. Bleep is probably the only saving grace they have with regards to the music side of Warp.
I think I heard that music has the right to children sold around 100000 units and Geogaddi sold something around 85000...MDG?
I bet they got atleast 33% of the sales. I think BOC could easily live of the money they make from album sales only...I bet they sell 3000 units a year combined from downloads from the back catalouge etc and I bet they have a new contract that gives them atleast 50% of album sales. I don't think they are big spenders and live a simple life so no problem for them making a living out of music.
I bet they got atleast 33% of the sales. I think BOC could easily live of the money they make from album sales only...I bet they sell 3000 units a year combined from downloads from the back catalouge etc and I bet they have a new contract that gives them atleast 50% of album sales. I don't think they are big spenders and live a simple life so no problem for them making a living out of music.
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and so welcome to an adult conversationnovayshun wrote:how assumptuous of youoscillik wrote:no i think Warp will close their doors because record labels in this day and age are struggling. my opinion is not a reflection on what kind of artists they have on the roster, it's to do with the very real threat to the industry of digital distribution.Aesthetics wrote: What are "rather questionable decisions" in your opinion? Do you think Warp will close their doors because they are changing direction and signing more rock bands than ever before?
I just got a message from Warpbot not to worry about their condition.
the whole business model of what we know as a "record label" is fixated around selling physical product. Bleep is probably the only saving grace they have with regards to the music side of Warp.
that gum you like is going to come back in style
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my point is that this thread is full to the brim of assumptions.oscillik wrote:and so welcome to an adult conversationnovayshun wrote:how assumptuous of youoscillik wrote: no i think Warp will close their doors because record labels in this day and age are struggling. my opinion is not a reflection on what kind of artists they have on the roster, it's to do with the very real threat to the industry of digital distribution.
the whole business model of what we know as a "record label" is fixated around selling physical product. Bleep is probably the only saving grace they have with regards to the music side of Warp.
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BoC do just fine with album sales, adverts, etc.Archrival wrote:I think I heard that music has the right to children sold around 100000 units and Geogaddi sold something around 85000...MDG?
I bet they got atleast 33% of the sales. I think BOC could easily live of the money they make from album sales only...I bet they sell 3000 units a year combined from downloads from the back catalouge etc and I bet they have a new contract that gives them atleast 50% of album sales. I don't think they are big spenders and live a simple life so no problem for them making a living out of music.
As for Warp, I think their experiments in adaptation can be mis-read as a call for help. They're just trying things out and seeing what works. This doesn't necessarily mean they're in trouble, though I'm sure they're feeling a crunch like everyone else.
If there's any label that can weather the new music paradigm, my money's on them.
i'm happy to remove them, but there's no need to be so rude is there?Tekmosis wrote:audiotrack wrote:Novayshun.. i wish you would fuck off with those avatars etc..
everytime they just overload my twoism browsing experience..sorry but. hey..!?
anyhow. specluations aside. BoC rule!
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ok they are now more relaxed than before..dave_from_2001 wrote:I like novations's av's. keep up the good work.audiotrack wrote:Novayshun.. i wish you would fuck off with those avatars etc..
everytime they just overload my twoism browsing experience..
sorry but. hey..!?
anyhow. specluations aside. BoC rule!
i'm sorry if they have ruined any browsing experience, just trying to make something interesting & colourful.audiotrack wrote:ok they are now more relaxed than before..dave_from_2001 wrote:I like novations's av's. keep up the good work.audiotrack wrote:Novayshun.. i wish you would fuck off with those avatars etc..
everytime they just overload my twoism browsing experience..
sorry but. hey..!?
anyhow. specluations aside. BoC rule!